Banking
Avoid overdraft charges with a Credit Union Current Account
News that unauthorised current account overdrafts can result in exorbitant charges (up to 167% APR, on average) might have been a shock to many people - but not to those with a Credit Union Current Account.
Brits to pay for their holiday on a credit card
Over five million Brits travelling abroad this summer plan to fund their trip on a credit card, according to research by moneysupermarket.com.
The great exchange robbery - Airports a black hole for euros
Things are looking up for UK tourists planning summer trips to the eurozone as the pound perked up and reached a 20-month high against the euro this week.
Getting the best deal on your travel money
With school holidays fast approaching and holidaymakers keen to make every pound stretch, analysis by moneysupermarket.com shows that it really does pay to spend time researching your travel money options before going abroad.
New contenders or young pretenders?
The landmark opening of Metro Bank's first branch will take place by the end of the month, with Virgin Money, Tesco Bank and Walton & Co expected to follow suit.
Fall in UK unemployment boosts sterling
According to data released this morning, people claiming unemployment benefit has dropped. The figures showed that 20,800 fewer people claimed in June, a slight improvement on expectations but marking a smaller drop than was seen in May.
81% of packaged current accounts offer travel insurance
Independent financial research company Defaqto has identified 6 different types of travel related benefits offered by packaged current accounts which may be useful for those planning a summer break.
10 day holiday countdown starts today
Today (14th July 2010) is expected to be one of the most popular shopping days of the summer as parents in England prepare for the family holiday getaway.
Sterling rises after UK CPI data shows inflation easing in June
Sterling rose against the US dollar in trading this morning after UK CPI data showed the annual rate of inflation at its lowest since February this year.
Sainsbury’s Travel Money rewards nectar card holders
Sainsbury's Travel Money is rewarding Nectar Card holders with preferential exchange rates on foreign currency purchases made in Sainsbury's in-store Travel Money Bureaux.
Londoners among biggest spenders on holidays abroad
Research has revealed that, while many UK holidaymakers attempted to cut costs on their holidays in 2009, core groups of UK travellers remain unwilling to reduce spend on their weeks away, with those spending over £3,000 on holidays most likely to be men, families on steady incomes, and those aged between 45 to retirement, living in London and the south of England.
Holidaymakers urged to order US dollars in advance
New York features in the top 10 list of destinations to visit this year, according to the recent Summer Trends 2010 report from Skyscanner.
Travel costs barometer reveals eurozone price decrease
The latest Holiday Costs Barometer research from Post Office Travel Money reveals that prices have plunged in top eurozone destinations, meaning UK travellers will get better value on their foreign currency this year.
New York remains popular with UK holidaymakers
New York is one of the top 10 travel destinations for UK travellers looking to this year, according to recent research. The Summer Trends 2010 report from Skyscanner shows that New York is the eighth most popular destination, behind consistently popular short-haul destinations such as Alicante, Malaga and Tenerife.
Barclays launches 2010 student bank account
Barclays has unveiled its new and improved student package which includes an interest-free overdraft facility, allowing students to choose a limit that they need up to £2000, a free SMS service to help students keep on top of their finances, and a range of exclusive mobile phone, broadband and laptop incentives.